5 free and legal ways to get the full text of research articles
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The article "5 Free and Legal Ways to Get the Full Text of Research Articles" by Carol Hollier provides strategies for accessing research articles without cost. Key methods include using university libraries for free access, employing open-access browser extensions like CORE Discovery and Unpaywall, searching Google Scholar for available versions of articles, utilizing researcher platforms like Academia.edu and ResearchGate, and directly contacting authors for copies. Additionally, it mentions that nearby university libraries may offer visitor access, public libraries in some regions may provide access through initiatives like Access to Research, and programs like Research4Life might be available for institutions in certain countries. The emphasis is on prioritizing relevant articles over accessibility when conducting research.4o mini